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We first published this recipe more than 20 years ago, in April 2000. It was sent in by Janet Hunter of Broadway, North Carolina. In recent years, producers have lessened the quantity of cake mix in boxes sold on grocery store shelves. Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Prissy Montiel Measure out three ounces from your additional cake mix, and add to a 15.25-oz. mix to bulk it up to the old quantity....

Molly Bolton Ever get nostalgic for colorful cereal and childhood sweets? We do too, which is why we came up with a recipe for these homemade milk-and-cereal bars. Line the dish with parchment paper, letting excess parchment hang over two sides; set aside. Credit:Molly Bolton Prepare the cereal: Place 2 1/2 cups cereal in a gallon zip-top bag. Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches a full boil....

A decadent, whimsical cake with candy bars in each layer. Well grocers, here we go again! If you’ve never melted candy bars into cake batter before, prepare to be amazed. Credit:Alison Miksch; Prop Stylist: Thom Driver; Food Stylist: Loren Wood The melted nougat, chocolate, and caramel sweeten the cake, while adding that nostalgic candy bar flavor. Get readythis layer cake is pureindulgence. Bring to room temperature before serving. Grease (with shortening) and flour 3 9-inch round pans....

Bring the flavors and vegetables of summer to one dish. The Scotch bonnet chile in the marinade imparts a welcomed subtle, fruity heat throughout the salad. The central ingredient grounding those components is the millet, an ancient grain, filled with nutty flavor. Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Although in lieu of millet,quinoa, or bulgur wheat would work as well. If youve never worked with the grain, we have a few pointers....

Bring a dish of million dollar baked beans to your next potluck, and watch them disappear. Don’t bring basicbaked beansto the potluck. Bring these million dollar baked beans instead. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox This won’t be a dry, sticky side of baked beans either. The final recipe produces a good amount of sauce, but it’s far from soupy. If you do like saucier beans, add in a half cup of your favoritebarbecue sauce....

A cake that tastes like a million bucks, but is surprisingly easy to make. Learn how to make the famed Million Dollar Cake with just a few ingredients. Here’s a brief outline. Credit:Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless The full recipe is further below: What Does Million Dollar Cake Taste Like? Similar to ahummingbird cake, this is a super-sweet cake, jam-packed with flavors. The tang from the cream cheese balances the flavor profile nicely....

A rich weeknight rewardwhat’s not to love about million dollar chicken? Juicychicken breastsare topped with a cream cheese-bacon dip. The whole dish is rich anddecadentas anything with the promise of being “million dollar” should be. Credit:Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless If you like a little more heat, use pepper Jack cheese instead of Cheddar. Learn how to make million dollar chicken. To make this dish ahead, assemble as directed, then wrap and refrigerate for up to 24 hours....

The chicken is all throughout you get plenty in each bite. Finally, the crispy fried onions on top add a much needed crunch to the dish. Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Ingredients 2Tbsp. Credit:Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle )unsalted butter 1cupfinely chopped sweet onion(from 1 medium [8 oz.] onion) 1 1/2cupschicken broth 1(10.5-oz. Melt butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat....

This creamy chicken casserole is rich and decadentand tastes just like a million bucks. Super simple and classic, Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is a sure-to-just family favorite dinner. The herbs offer some fresh earthy and grassy notes which pairs nicely with the chicken. Credit:Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer Pair it with rice for the perfect dinner. Learn how to makeMillion Dollar Chicken Casserole, and surprise your family with their new favorite dinner tonight....

These million dollar deviled eggs have the creamiest filling of all time thanks to one ingredient. That comes largely from butter, which is not traditionally used in filling. But the briny cornichons cut that richness, as does the punchyDijon mustard. Credit:Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Learn how to make million dollar deviled eggs. We suspect this will be your new go-to. It certainly is our favorite now....

When is a cheese ball not a cheese ball? When it’s a million dollar dip, of course! Because it stores well for several days in the fridge, this recipe also works as a make-ahead dish. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Why Is It Called Million Dollar Dip? This recipe is ultra-rich, thick, and indulgentwhich is how it gets its name, million dollar dip. Add bacon; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 8 minutes....